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bourbon highball cocktail recipe

Bourbon Highball Cocktail Recipe

The Bourbon Highball is a simple mix of smooth bourbon and club soda poured over ice. It’s crisp, refreshing, and lets the bourbon flavor shine without feeling heavy. Add a lemon twist for a bright finish if you like.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar Spoon
  • Citrus peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 4 oz club soda or ginger beer for a twist
  • lemon slice or twist for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Fill a highball glass with ice, using big cubes if you can since they melt slower.
  • Pour in 2 oz of bourbon and let it sit for a few seconds so the ice can chill the whiskey.
  • Add 4 oz of club soda, pouring gently and close to the glass to keep the bubbles strong.
  • Stir once or twice with a bar spoon to mix without losing the fizz, then garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Tips:
If you want a little extra spice, try using ginger beer instead of club soda. You can also adjust the ratio. Add more soda if you like your drink lighter, or pour in a bit more bourbon for a stronger kick. Make it just the way you like it.
Keyword 2 ingredient cocktails, bourbon, club soda, easy cocktail recipes, highball